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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

Offered By: Foothill College via California Community Colleges System

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Public Health Courses Epidemiology Courses Health Policy Courses Disease Prevention Courses Health Disparities Courses Social Determinants of Health Courses Global Health Courses Environmental Health Courses

Course Description

Overview

Introduction to and an overview of public health. It covers: identifying and addressing population health challenges; determinants of health; and an overview of the health system. The basic concepts and terminologies of public health along with the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies are reviewed. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines are covered. Key topics include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and health care policy and management.

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